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Celebrate Freedom Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Commemorative Events (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.08M (2023)

Expenses
$299k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.75M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$40.4k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,077,817
Expenses
$298,926
Net Income
$778,891
Net Assets
$1,711,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $577,848
53.6%
Program Services $4,052
0.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $38,980
3.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $456,937
42.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,736
29.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,550
8.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,752,263
Total Liabilities $40,396
Net Assets $1,711,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Wicker (Vice Preside) $52,238 $0 $0
Melissa Robbins (Secretary) $36,498 $0 $0
Paul Werts (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President) $0 $0 $0
Dean Crepes (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Caughman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kendrick Gillium (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carl Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Rich (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Prigge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Stanford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,906
Expenses
$217,404
Net Income
-$41,498
Net Assets
$932,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,807
51.6%
Program Services $15,544
8.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $42,555
24.2%
Sales of Assets $27,000
15.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,704
31.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $946,820
Total Liabilities $13,844
Net Assets $932,976
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lori Wicker (Executive Vp) $33,890 $0 $0
Melissa Robbins (Secretary) $33,814 $0 $0
John Lenti (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Paul Werts (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President) $0 $0 $0
Dean Crepes (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carl Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kendrick Gilliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Caughman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Rich (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Prigge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Stanford (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,295
Expenses
$220,592
Net Income
$15,703
Net Assets
$974,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $227,942
96.5%
Program Services $7,553
3.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $800
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,182
30.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,795
1.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,018,379
Total Liabilities $43,905
Net Assets $974,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Robbins (Secretary) $33,524 $0 $0
Lori Wicker (Executive Vp) $32,658 $0 $0
Mark Baker (Treasurer (C) $0 $0 $0
Bob Caughman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Crepes (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldman (Treasurer (F) $0 $0 $0
Kendrick Gilliam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Col Carl Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lenti (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Nick Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Prigge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Rich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Wertz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$186,816
Expenses
$203,718
Net Income
-$16,902
Net Assets
$939,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,470
61.3%
Program Services $4,171
2.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $18,175
9.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $50,000
26.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,424
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,410
3.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,008,715
Total Liabilities $69,344
Net Assets $939,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Robbins (Secretary) $32,792 $0 $0
Lori Wicker (Executive Vp) $32,792 $0 $0
Bob Caughman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Crepes (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Col Carl Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lenti (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President &) $0 $0 $0
Nitin A Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Prigge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Rich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Rippeteau (President Em) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Seymour (Exec Dir Eme) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tighe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Wertz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$387,299
Expenses
$280,328
Net Income
$106,971
Net Assets
$923,023
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $313,619
81.0%
Program Services $7,275
1.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,000
0.3%
Sales of Assets $65,405
16.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,320
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $981,540
Total Liabilities $58,517
Net Assets $923,023
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Robbins (Secretary) $31,320 $0 $0
Bob Caugman (Business Dev) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Community Ou) $0 $0 $0
Col Carl Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lenti (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President) $0 $0 $0
Nick Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Prigge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Rich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Seymour (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Shwedo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tighe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Wertz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,935
Expenses
$427,135
Net Income
-$81,200
Net Assets
$816,052
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $448,591
> 100%
Program Services $13,876
4.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $607
0.2%
Sales of Assets -$117,164
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,360
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $866,332
Total Liabilities $50,280
Net Assets $816,052
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Seymour (Executive Di) $19,680 $0 $0
Melissa Robbins (Secretary) $19,680 $0 $0
John Lenti (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Tighe (Legal Adviso) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Milavic (Aviation Con) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Community Ou) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob Day (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Goldsmith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Col Carl Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Shwedo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Werts (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$59,265
Expenses
$219,165
Net Income
-$159,900
Net Assets
$897,252
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,144
> 100%
Program Services $7,846
13.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$96,729
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,555
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $909,978
Total Liabilities $12,726
Net Assets $897,252
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathi Free (Treasurer) $21,555 $0 $0
John Lenti (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President &) $0 $0 $0
Larry Russell (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mika (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Rippeteau (President Em) $0 $0 $0
Bob Day (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Goldsmith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Werts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Zais (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$297,280
Expenses
$251,288
Net Income
$45,992
Net Assets
$1,057,152
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,418
65.4%
Program Services $102,862
34.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,057,152
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,057,152
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Lenti (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President &) $0 $0 $0
Larry Russell (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mika (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathi Free (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Rippeteau (President Em) $0 $0 $0
Bob Day (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Goldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Goldsmith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Werts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Zais (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,175
Expenses
$244,714
Net Income
-$539
Net Assets
$1,011,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,011
67.6%
Program Services $75,154
30.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,010
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,019,696
Total Liabilities $8,536
Net Assets $1,011,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Lenti (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President &) $0 $0 $0
Kathi Free (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mika (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
George Goldsmith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Russell (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Paul Werts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Rippeteau (President Em) $0 $0 $0
Bob Day (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mick Zais (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,057
Expenses
$169,355
Net Income
$60,702
Net Assets
$1,011,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,003
73.5%
Program Services $59,128
25.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,926
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,062,566
Total Liabilities $50,867
Net Assets $1,011,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Lenti (Chairman & C) $0 $0 $0
Jack Lovelady (President &) $0 $0 $0
Kathi Free (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mika (Secretary &) $0 $0 $0
George Goldsmith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Hennigan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Halloran (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Russell (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Marty Wells (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Werts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Rippeteau (President Em) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,173
Expenses
$331,943
Net Income
-$10,770
Net Assets
$1,067,137
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,848
70.6%
Program Services $38,834
12.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $58,391
18.2%
Sales of Assets -$2,900
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,146,221
Total Liabilities $79,084
Net Assets $1,067,137

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$391,783
Expenses
$269,388
Net Income
$122,395
Net Assets
$1,077,907
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $344,004
87.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $48,608
12.4%
Sales of Assets -$829
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,077,907
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,077,907

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$868,130
Expenses
$333,143
Net Income
$534,987
Net Assets
$955,512
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $837,119
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,994
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $955,512
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $955,512

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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